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When One Piece protagonist Monkey D. Luffy unveiled his (Gear Fourth) transformation, it was a defining moment in the series that signaled his arrival as a true powerhouse in the New World. Developed during his two-year training on the island of Rusukaina, Gear 4th (G4) is a sophisticated evolution of Luffy’s rubber body, combining the elasticity of the Gomu Gomu no Mi with advanced Armament Haki .
This forced Luffy to seek (Ryuo: internal destruction) and eventually his ultimate transformation— Gear Fifth (Awakening)—to truly stand as an Emperor.
Unlike earlier gears, Gear Fourth carries a brutal, iconic drawback. Because it consumes an enormous amount of Haki and physical stamina, Luffy cannot maintain it indefinitely.
Prior to Gear Fourth, Luffy relied on (blood circulation acceleration for speed) and Gear Third (bone inflation for giant limb attacks). However, by the New World arc, these techniques proved insufficient. Opponents like Caesar Clown and Doflamingo could tank Gear Third hits or outspeed Gear Second. Luffy needed something that combined raw power, mobility, and defense. luffy 4th gear
Despite being overshadowed by the godlike powers of Gear Fifth, Gear Fourth remains a fan-favorite and a critical narrative milestone.
As Luffy’s journey continued, he demonstrated that Fourth Gear is not a single state but a versatile framework. During his battle with Charlotte Cracker on Whole Cake Island, he revealed "Tankman" (Full Version). By consuming an enormous amount of biscuits, Luffy expanded his size to grotesque proportions. This form prioritized defense over mobility; when Cracker attacked, Luffy’s Haki-coated belly absorbed the impact and used the enemy's own force against them, trapping them in a rubbery prison before launching a devastating counterattack.
Later, against Charlotte Katakuri, Luffy unveiled the speed-focused variation: "Snakeman." Unlike Boundman’s predictable bouncing and Tankman’s immobility, Snakeman streamlines Luffy’s physique. He becomes lean and lanky, sacrificing the bouncy defense for relentless, high-speed attacks. The attacks in Snakeman accelerate continuously, making them faster and harder to predict with every passing second. This evolution showed Luffy’s strategic brilliance; realizing Katakuri could predict his movements, Luffy adapted his form to prioritize unpredictability and speed over raw power. When One Piece protagonist Monkey D
Debuting against Katakuri in One Piece Episode 870, Snakeman was created specifically to combat opponents with superior speed and Observation Haki (future sight).
“I’ll be king... I’ve still got my Haki! Gear Fourth!” – Monkey D. Luffy
Boundman allows Luffy to use Rokushiki techniques , specifically flying by kicking the air. His signature moves involve pulling his limbs into his body and launching them with explosive recoil (e.g., Gomu Gomu no Kong Gun). Key Fight: Doflamingo (Dressrosa). 2. Tankman (Full Version) - The Ultimate Defense This forced Luffy to seek (Ryuo: internal destruction)
The Boundman and the King: Analyzing the Evolution of Luffy’s Fourth Gear
Similar to Gear 2nd, Gear 4th emits a steady stream of steam, a result of his body operating at an extreme metabolic rate.
